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EFFECTIVENESS OF TEA FARMING FOR THE TEA FARMER?S WELFARE IN IBD

LAP LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLISHIN
01 / 2025
9786208422448
Inglês

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This study examined the impact of tea farming on the welfare of farmers in COOPTHE SHAGASHA (2015-2017) in Rwanda. It identified key factors influencing tea farming, including plant type, soil composition, farm management, and farmer skills. Welfare indicators showed increased income (91.9%), savings (87.8%), housing improvement (89.2%), and better nutrition (89.2%). A strong positive correlation (Rs = .735) was found between tea farming and welfare, highlighting its significant role in improving farmers? livelihoods. The study concludes that tea farming contributes substantially to the welfare of COOPTHE SHAGASHA members.